A02. PWS_Final.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

E-2850 Pest Control November 15, 2024

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide insect and rodent control to building E2850 for a year.

1.2 Background: This is a new lab facility that needs consistent pest control to have a clean healthy environment for its occupants.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide traps for the inside of 16 perimeter doors, 5 break rooms (1014, 1709, 1902, 2011, 3011) and 36 specific rooms (1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1906A, 1906B, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1924, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1962). Outside bait stations shall be provided for inside 2 dumpster bay doors (8,10) and at least 18 bait stations around the 1759ft perimeter of the 122,824sqft first floor of building E2850. Live traps are not recommended since the traps are only required to be monitored once a month. The Contractor shall visit the DCPH-A Laboratory Building E-2850 at least on a monthly basis to empty and/or replace traps as needed and also provide a monthly report of the types and quantity of pests found. The Contractor must use tamper resistant bait stations that are labled with rodenticide name and service date.The stations shall be secured to the ground so animals or people can not easily move them. The Contractor shall provide observed rodent carcass pick-up and disposal. The contractor must choose between the 3 rodent bait stations approved by the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) {Figure #1}. The contractor must use rodenticide on the active federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and must be registered for use in Maryland. This is so the rodenticide is in compliance of federal and state laws for use on government property {Figure #2}. The contractor shall maintain stock for government use at 10% extra traps rounded up to nearest whole unit and 1 unisex box of sterile gloves per month. Contractor shall inspect stock and replenish as required at monthly visit.

1.4 Objectives:

1.4.1 The contract is to provide the DCPH-A Laboratory Building E-2850 with pest control services as defined in this PWS.

1.4.2 The pest control cannot use spray chemicals as they could interfere with ongoing insect, rodent and pesticide projects or studies.

1.4.3 The labs can not have traps of any kind in them.

1.4.4 The Contractor shall provide traps for the inside of 16 perimeter doors, 5 break rooms (1014, 1709, 1902, 2011, 3011) and 36 specific rooms (1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1906A, 1906B, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1924, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1962). Outside bait stations shall be provided for inside 2 dumpster bay doors (8,10) and at least 18 bait stations around the 1759ft perimeter of the 122,824sqft first floor of building E2850. Live traps are not recommended since the traps are only required to be monitored once a month. The Contractor shall visit the DCPH-A Laboratory Building E-2850 at least on a monthly basis to empty and/or replace traps as needed and also provide a monthly report of the types and quantity of pests found. The Contractor must use tamper resistant bait stations that are labled with rodenticide name and service date.The stations shall be secured to the ground so animals or people can not easily move them. The Contractor shall provide observed rodent carcass pick-up and disposal. The contractor must choose between the 3 rodent bait stations approved by the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) {Figure #1}. The contractor must use rodenticide on the active federal Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) registration and must be registered for use in Maryland. This is so the rodenticide is in compliance of federal and state laws for use on government property {Figure #2}. The contractor shall maintain stock for government use at 10% extra traps rounded up to nearest whole unit and 1 unisex box of sterile gloves per month. Contractor shall inspect stock and replenish as required at monthly visit.

1.4.5 A monthly report shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), to show work done to maintain pest control. A list of what type and quantity of pests shall be provided in a Microsoft Office Word, Excel or Adobe Acrobat file agreed upon during initial visit.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): RESERVED

1.5.1.1 RESERVED

1.5.1.2 RESERVED

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.4 RESERVED

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0730 to 1600 Monday - Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between 0730 to 1600 Monday – Friday. The Government facility is not open during federal holidays. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Manager to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0730 to 1600 Monday - Friday. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: RESERVED

1.5.5 RESERVED

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at 8300 Ricketts Point Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010, Building E-2850.

1.6 Security Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.1 Security Program: RESERVED

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: RESERVED

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: RESERVED

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: RESERVED

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: RESERVED

1.6.4 Background Checks: RESERVED

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: RESERVED

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: RESERVED

1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use.

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.7 Key Control: RESERVED

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.8.1 RESERVED

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: RESERVED

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: RESERVED

1.12 Contractor Travel: RESERVED

1.13 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): RESERVED

1.14 Data Rights: RESERVED

1.15 Non-Disclosure Requirements: RESERVED

1.16 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.17 Non-Disclosure Statements: RESERVED

1.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): RESERVED

1.19 Phase In /Phase Out Period: RESERVED

1.20 Safety: RESERVED

1.21 Environmental Compliance: RESERVED

1.21.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: RESERVED

1.22 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.22.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees requiring access to military facitilies, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training withing 30 days of the start date of an on-site assessment. The Contract shall submit certificates of completion {Deliverable #1} for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the CO, if a COR is not assigned no later than five (5) days prior to access to military installation. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil.

1.22.2 OPSEC Training: RESERVED

1.22.3 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 days after the contract is awarded and within 5 days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within 30 days after the contract is awarded and within 5 days after new employees commence contract performance {Deliverable #2}. Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site: https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors/

1.22.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training RESERVED

1.22.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): RESERVED

1.23 Notice to Proceed: RESERVED

1.24 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: RESERVED

1.25 Government Property and Services: RESERVED

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer – means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, Contracting Officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.”

Contractor – means a supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Contractor-acquired Property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

Defective Service – means a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Government-furnished Property – As reflected in FAR 52.245-1, Government-furnished Property “means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract

Government Property - means all property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnishedand Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document, and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the PWS. It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Work Day - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be included in an acquisition, the following provides a list of acronyms commonly used in the acquisition field.

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: The Government will provide an escort for the contractor while inside the building. The Government will replace traps between monthly visits.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, and material to perform these services.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: RESERVED

4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall provide traps for the inside of 16 perimeter doors, 5 break rooms (1014, 1709, 1902, 2011, 3011) and 36 specific rooms (1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1906A, 1906B, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1924, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1962). Outside bait stations shall be provided for inside 2 dumpster bay doors (8,10) and at least 18 bait stations around the 1759ft perimeter of the 122,824sqft of building E2850. Live traps are not recommended since the traps are only required to be monitored once a month. The Contractor shall visit the DCPH-A Laboratory Building E-2850 at least on a monthly basis to empty and/or replace traps as needed and also provide a monthly report of the types and quantity of pests found. The Contractor must use tamper resistant bait stations that are labled with rodenticide name and service date.The stations shall be secured to the ground so animals or people can not easily move them. The Contractor shall provide observed rodent carcass pick-up and disposal. The contractor must choose between the 3 rodent bait stations approved by the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) {Figure #1}. The contractor must use rodenticide on the active federal Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) registration and must be registered for use in Maryland. This is so the rodenticide is in compliance of federal and state laws for use on government property {Figure #2}. The contractor shall maintain stock for government use at 10% extra traps rounded up to nearest whole unit and 1 unisex box of sterile gloves per month. Contractor shall inspect stock and replenish as required at monthly visit.

4.4 Vehicles and Equipment: RESERVED

4.5 Background Checks: RESERVED

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide traps for the inside of 16 perimeter doors, 5 break rooms (1014, 1709, 1902, 2011, 3011) and 36 specific rooms (1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1906A, 1906B, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1924, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1962). Outside bait stations shall be provided for inside 2 dumpster bay doors (8,10) and at least 18 bait stations around the 1759ft perimeter of the 122,824sqft first floor of building E2850. Live traps are not recommended since the traps are only required to be monitored once a month. The Contractor shall visit the DCPH-A Laboratory Building E-2850 at least on a monthly basis to empty and/or replace traps as needed and also provide a monthly report of the types and quantity of pests found. The Contractor must use tamper resistant bait stations that are labled with rodenticide name and service date.The stations shall be secured to the ground so animals or people can not easily move them. The Contractor shall provide observed rodent carcass pick-up and disposal. The contractor must choose between the 3 rodent bait stations approved by the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) {Figure #1}. The contractor must use rodenticide on the active federal Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) registration and must be registered for use in Maryland. This is so the rodenticide is in compliance of federal and state laws for use on government property {Figure #2}. The contractor shall maintain stock for government use at 10% extra traps rounded up to nearest whole unit and 1 unisex box of sterile gloves per month. Contractor shall inspect stock and replenish as required at monthly visit.

5.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

(a) Place traps for the inside 16 perimeter doors, 5 break rooms (1014, 1709, 1902, 2011, 3011) and 36 specific rooms (1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1906A, 1906B, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1924, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1962). Outside bait stations shall be provided for inside 2 dumpster bay doors (8,10) and at least 18 bait stations around the 1759ft perimeter of the 122,824sqft first floor of building E2850. during the initial visit.

(b) Check the traps at least once every month for the next eleven months to empty or replace traps as needed. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all trapped rodents and all rodent carcasses in an appropriate manner.

(c) Deliver a monthly report to the COR to show work done to maintain pest control {Deliverable #3}. A list of what type of pests and quantity of pests shall be provided. (Technical Exhibit A)

5.3 Service Contract Reporting

5.3.1 System for Award Management (SAM) Service Contract Report (SCR): RESERVED

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. are mentioned in this PWS and are listed below.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – COR Inspection Checklist

7.2 Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT B

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

ATTACHMENT 1

ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA

The Government estimates that this contract will require an approximate level of effort and/or quantity of supplies, as outlined below, to accomplish the tasks identified in the PWS. Please note that the Government estimate is only put in place for Offerors to ascertain the approximate or estimated level of effort for this requirement. However, this is not to be construed as either mandatory or necessarily the best technical approach. It is only in place as a reference to allow Offerors to better understand the general scope of this effort from the Government’s perspective.

FIGURE 1

AFPMB APPROVED RODENT BAIT STATIONS

The contractor must choose between the 3 rodent bait stations approved by the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB).

FIGURE 2

AFPMB APPROVED RODENTICIDES

The contractor must use rodenticide on the active federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and must be registered for use in Maryland.

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